You can create a customizable index of all of the stuff in your lab. Inventory allows you to document item details and track usage history. It can be used for lab created items (stocks, samples, etc) and purchased items (chemicals, consumables, etc.). It can make it easier to monitor storage space and help you stay on top of ordering.
The lab manager is the highest order and they have all administrative capabilities. The lab manager is reponsible for setting up the inventories. Lab members are restricted in their actions. Lab Managers will have the option to create new custom roles with different sets of permissions.
The initial setup is labor intense and should be completed by the PI or lab manager (under the "Lab Manager" designation in LabArchives)
Inventory integrates with ELN. You can add "freezer box" entries and "inventory lists" into ELN notebook pages
Inventory does NOT integrate with Oracle
CAUTION: Inventory items cannot be deleted. Test bulk upload feature of a single item before uploading en masse.
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